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More camp must have products!



Send your child to camp with this year's must have camp items!

Grub gear

Put lunch worries behind you with the Lunch Pak by Fleurville. This backpack-style lunch bag features a fully insulated, easy-to-clean interior lining, a water-resistant exterior, and large, soft zipper pulls for easy access to lunches and items stowed in the outside project pocket. Lunch Pak is PVC- and Teflon®-free, has reflective accents and is equipped with adjustable straps and a padded handle for optional carrying. Available in three prints: Fiesta Flowers, World Flag and Silver Digital Camouflage. $32. fleurville.com.

 





Picture this

Capture camp field trips, friendships and fun with the Nikon L20 Digital Camera. This compact, easy-to-use camera features ten mega pixels, a 3.6x Zoom-Nikkor lens, an oversized three-inch LCD screen, movie recording with sound and state-of-the-art technology designed to minimize blurriness and improve focus and detail. The L20 is compatible with SD and SDHC memory cards, COOLPIX Software and all USB ports. $89. ritzcamera.com.

 


Collect camp data

Make fond memories and retain them for a lifetime with the Camp Friends Address Book from Campstuff4less.com. This photo/address journal features three sections, including “All About Me” for listing the best and worst things about camp; “Very Best Camp Friends” for collecting photos, addresses, birthdays and other information; and “Other Stuff” for sharing end-of-camp autographs, doodle notes, poems and jokes. $8. campstuff4less.com.

 




Close encounters with nature

Magnify your child’s camp experience with the Barska 10x50 X-Trail Wide Angle Binoculars. Perfect for nature hikes, these heavy-duty yet lightweight field glasses offer 10-times magnification power, multi-coated optics with center focus and a 50mm objective lens that provides bright, clear images. The binoculars are designed with rubber armor for ergonomics and a non-slip grip for comfortable viewing and come with a neck strap and carrying case. $26.99. binoculars.com.

 



Skin guard

Protect your child’s skin from harmful UV rays with Blue Lizard® Australian Sunscreen products. Available in regular, sport, face, sensitive and baby formulas. Blue Lizard is a top choice among dermatologist because it offers more than 30 times the skin’s protection and holds up against water and sweat four hours after application. From $10. coolibar.com or drugstore.com.

 






Environmental identifications

The National Audubon Society First Field Guides are the perfect camp addition if your child is interested in natural history and nature. The series includes a dozen miniature books on a variety of topics, such as Insects, Trees, Rocks and Minerals, Birds and Wildflowers, each highlighting 50 common species with beautiful photos and brief descriptions. From $5.95. barnesandnoble.com or amazon.com.

 

Have fun at camp!

 

Jan Udlock is a freelance writer and mom of five. She has wonderful memories of going to camp where her grandmother was the crafts director.